Asbestos Abatement Services at Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID)

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) Procurement and Contracting Services division, in collaboration with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS), issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) on May 4, 2026, for asbestos and lead-based paint abatement services at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) in San Antonio. The project scope encompasses four primary tasks: removal of asbestos-containing materials from approximately 22,000 square feet of walkway surface area and 4,400 linear feet of pipe insulation; removal of lead-based paint from structural elements; demolition and disposal of a roofing/covering system; and remediation of 440 in-ground posts coated with lead-based paint. Bidders must demonstrate a minimum of five years of relevant experience and maintain required licensure from the Texas Department of State Health Services, including an Asbestos Abatement Contractor License, Texas Lead Firm Certification, and applicable individual accreditations; assigned personnel must have a minimum of two years of relevant experience. All responses must be received by June 3, 2026, at 10:30 AM, with mandatory on-site visits scheduled for May 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM and May 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM. The deadline for questions and clarifications was May 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Bidders must provide three verifiable references for similar contracts completed within the last five years, submit firm, fixed pricing via the provided Pricing Sheet (Exhibit C), complete the Bidder Reference and Contract Qualifications Form (Exhibit D), and execute the HHS Solicitation Affirmations (Exhibit A). Contractors must maintain comprehensive insurance coverage including workers' compensation with $1,000,000 limits, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate, commercial automobile liability of $1,000,000, professional liability of $1,000,000, and umbrella liability of $1,000,000.

The solicitation documents do not identify any explicit set-aside designations or restrictions limiting bidding eligibility to specific organization types or disadvantaged enterprises, though all respondents must comply with standard state affirmations addressing suspension and debarment status, E-Verify participation, human trafficking prohibitions, and various policy compliance matters outlined in Exhibits A and B. No incumbent vendor or current contractor information is provided in the solicitation materials. The initial contract term extends through August 31, 2026, with a potential one-year extension at HHSC's discretion, and the anticipated contract start date is upon award. Price adjustments may be permitted during the contract term based on the Consumer Price Index as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, subject to HHSC approval, with contractors required to immediately implement any price decreases. The solicitation materials do not specify an overall budget range or award value; bidders must provide pricing for the identified scope of work based on their operational capabilities and cost structure. Bid responses may be submitted either in-person to the HHS PCS facility located at 1100 W. 49th Street in Austin, Texas, during standard business hours (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.), or through the optional HHS Online Bid Room portal (HHS0017101), provided that respondents comply with all submission requirements and deadlines specified in the solicitation package.